Just about every boxer wants to fight for a world title and go as far in the sport as possible. Stoneham’s Greg Vendetti and Salem’s Derek Silveira are no different than most boxers in that respect.

First, however, they want to establish themselves as the best in New England. That’s why they’re facing each other on Friday, Jan. 26 at the Melrose Memorial Hall in an eight-round main event bout for Vendetti’s New England super welterweight title. A limited number of tickets are still available at Murphysboxing.com.

"This has the potential to be an absolute war," said Sean Sullivan of Murphy’s Boxing. "Kudos to both these guys for taking the fight. I expect both are coming with the mentality that they aren't taking one step back in the ring. They both have huge fan bases, and Melrose Memorial Hall is going to be electric; you don't want to miss it."

The 27-year-old Vendetti has won his last 12 fights. He’s 16-2-1 with 12 knockouts. His last fight was on Sept. 30, when he won an eight-round decision over previously unbeaten Casey Kramlich.

Silveira, 32, is 13-1. After losing a decision to current World Boxing Council International Silver welterweight champion Danny O’Connor on Jan. 26, 2013, Silveira has won his last five fights. In his last fight, on Aug. 5, he earned a stoppage victory when Michael Clark retired in his corner after six rounds, due to an injury to his right hand. He has held the New England welterweight title three times.

"I feel like I’m coming up to the point where I’m going to fight at the next level," Vendetti said. "He has a good record, and I’m looking to fight the best. I want to fight everyone in New England before I go on to the next level."